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34th America’s Cup: Second AC World Series Event to be Held in Plymouth

April 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Plymouth, England has been unveiled as the second stop in the inaugural America’s Cup World Series (AC World Series). The event will be held September 10-18, 2011, and will feature both fleet and match racing. ... read full story

ONE 15 Marina Club completes 3rd Phase of marina expansion creating a 270-berth marina in Singapore

March 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

ONE°15 Marina Club Singapore had announced the completion of its 3rd Phase marina pontoons expansion in time to host the Singapore Yacht Show which takes place from 8 to 10 April, 2011. The expansion has created an additional 66 berths, added to the 204 already completed in Phase 1 and 2, and fulfils ONE°15 Marina Club’s promise to its members for a 270-berth marina. ... read full story

Maintenance and Management Can Generate Strong Revenues for Gulf’s Maritime Industry

March 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

A leading player in the local yacht repair and maintenance sector says new marinas across the Gulf spell a more buoyant future for the development of the region’s support and service industry, which in turn boosts the region’s ability to attract more yachts to its shores. ... read full story

Singapore to introduce new licences for yachts 24m and over

March 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) in Singapore will introduce a the Advanced Power Pleasure Craft Driving licence in the second half of 2011 for those operating yachts 24m and above. “The Advanced Power Pleasure Craft Driving Licence is in anticipation of future pleasure craft which could be larger," an MPA spokesperson told MediaCorp. ... read full story

Karpaz Gate Marina, Northern Cyprus: Demand for berths ahead of Opening

March 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

With less than eight weeks to go until the soft-opening of Karpaz Gate Marina, the first-ever luxury marina in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), anticipation has been building among yachting enthusiasts around the world, including those who have signed up to be among the first to use the marina's berthing facilities. ... read full story

Vilamoura Marina – “Best Marina in Portugal”

March 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Vilamoura Marina was awarded the Best Marina in Portugal at the BTL Portugal Trade Awards 2011, organised by Publituris. The awards ceremony was held in combination with a gala dinner in the FIL Pavilion in Lisbon, Portugal. During the awards, some of the best businesses, institutions, and professionals from fifteen various Portugal tourism groups were honoured. ... read full story

Captains and crew enjoy the Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona Ski Weekend

March 22, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona organised a skiing weekend for captains and crew in Baqueira Beret, in the Catalan Pyrenees. ... read full story

Great Progress on Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter for Rugby World Cup 2011

March 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Work is progressing rapidly on the first stage of Wynyard Quarter’s revitalisation on Auckland’s waterfront, which will be complete in time for the Rugby World Cup 2011. It includes North Wharf, Jellicoe Street, Wynyard Crossing, Gateway Plaza, the Viaduct Events Centre and Silo Park. ... read full story

North Wind Yachts Shipyard in Barcelona, Spain for Sale

March 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

North Wind Yachts in Barcelona, Spain has put its shipyard, repair & refit facilities up for sale following plans to relocate. The facilities at North Wind’s site in Barcelona include a fully equipped production hall measuring 60m in length x 30m wide x 23m high and a five-storey office with exceptional Mediterranean views. An external esplanade measuring close to 12,000m2 is also available for repair and refit works. ... read full story

Ron Holland Design opens new Vancouver Studio

March 09, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Superyacht designer Ron Holland officially opened the doors of their new Vancouver Studio on March 3rd, marking a carefully planned expansion to the western seaboard. Ron Holland Design is now fully operational in both European and North American locations. ... read full story

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